2014 Harley-Davidson FXSBSE CVO Breakout Review

Slammed and chopped style goes premium in this CVO™ sport custom. From stunning details and finishes to brawny power, the only thing low about it is its silhouette…

The 2014 Harley-Davidson® CVO™ Breakout® motorcycle is a Softail® model that combines the unrelenting power of the Twin Cam 110B™ engine with a level of custom detailing unmatched on a production motorcycle. Curbside, the Breakout rests with a proud rake and dazzling finish. On the road, the CVO™ Breakout is a chrome-plated fist punching the air with each twist of the throttle.

The Softail chassis mimics the clean lines of a vintage hardtail frame, but utilizes rear suspension control provided by coil-over shock absorbers mounted horizontally and out of sight within the frame rails. The rigid-mounted, counter-balanced powertrain creates a solid connection between the rider and the power that moves the motorcycle, enhancing the emotional experience of riding.

All the quality. All the legacy of the Harley-Davidson name. Plus custom touches and performance that distinguish you from every other bike on the road. Sure there’s a little vanity. Premium custom. Big, tricked-out wheels. Deep attention to details. The perfect storm of engineering and style you’ll only find on a custom machine. And you’ll spoil yourself with the accessories—from comfort to electronics to chrome. But the real signature of a Harley-Davidson® Custom Vehicle Operations™ motorcycle is the explosive power and sleek detailing of the huge Twin Cam 110™ engine with Screamin’ Eagle® engine badges. It’s custom-built, not just for anyone, but for true connoisseurs of the road.

Low Front End

We gave the CVO™ Breakout® model a lowered, raked front end, and chopped fender that enhance its long, slammed custom look, and a powerful, wide-standing wheel and set of forks that guarantee a solid stance on the road.

Chopped Rear Fender

Low, tight and cut down to sleek minimum, the fender’s chopped styling adds to the CVO™ Breakout® model’s long, low custom look. And the fender supports are one-piece forged aluminum, polished and chromed for the ultimate in strength, weight-reduction and looks.

Hard Candy Custom™ Paint

This metal flake finish recalls the iconic rebel style of ‘70s custom bikes. It’s more than just paint, it’s a shining declaration of independence—bright, bold and unique. The CVO™ Breakout® model’s new Hard Candy Sedona Sand and Blaze Orange with Abyss Black Graphics Hard Candy Custom scheme is a mild flake pattern that, laid across the bike’s tank and fenders, looks anything but mild—the shimmering flake on those large, hand-polished surfaces puts a stunning gleam in this “eye candy” treatment. Hard Candy Custom™ paint marks another milestone in The Motor Company’s legacy of innovation. We start with several passes of 200 micron flake over a black base, then clear coat it, hand-lay the graphics, and apply the many layers of clear coat to allow the flake to shine through. It’s a painstaking process that delivers a premium custom look straight from the factory, so you can start flying your colors with no waiting or extra effort.

Slipstream Collection Controls

Slipstream controls add a touch of top-of-the-line custom to the CVO™ Breakout® model. The shifter, hand grips, and brake pedal all feature that characteristic modern Slipstream look and quality. It’s premium custom touches like this—stylish and comfortable—that set our Custom Vehicle Operations™ models on a higher level.

Super-slammed Console

It’s not just slammed, it’s the tightest console we’ve ever smacked onto a tank. And with its integrated decorative vent and electrical lines, its sleek profile adds a distinctive, ultra clean touch of sport custom style that matches the CVO™ Breakout® bike’s low, long looks.

Turbine Chrome Wheels

Bring the gleam. With their polished and chromed “Turbine”-style sprocket and rotor, these visually stunning wheels give the bike’s rear a maximum shining metal effect. They’re the edgiest wheels we’ve ever rolled out, and they’re only available on the 2014 CVO™ Breakout® motorcycle.

“Heavy Breather” Performance Air Cleaner

Heads are sure to turn—just before you leave them eating your dust. The beefy, polished chrome-plated elbow, exposed filter and shiny chrome endcap with engraved Screamin’ Eagle logo adds even more bad-ass brawn to the CVO™ Breakout® model’s muscular style, while its massive airflow helps boost even better performance from that big Twin Cam 110™ engine.

Pure Harley-Davidson Styling

Feast your eyes on the Twin Cam 110™ with Screamin’ Eagle engine badges and there’s no mistaking its roots. This is authentic Harley-Davidson style through and through with an attention to detail you won’t find from any other motorcycle company. Granite heads and cylinders feature machined cooling fin tips and are highlighted by chrome rocker covers. Exclusive to Custom Vehicle Operations™, the granite powertrain and Twin Cam 110™ badging are unapologetically distinguished. It’s a jewel machined out of metal. Pure. Dripping with power. From the classic edge of the cooling fins to the clean lines of cases and covers—the Twin Cam 110™ engine makes an ironclad statement to holding on to what’s right and staying true to what satisfies the rider.

Six-Speed Cruise Drive® Transmission

You want a ride that rumbles—not begs for mercy—when you lean on it a little. The Six-Speed Cruise Drive® transmission provides smooth, quiet shifting and reduces engine speed on the highway, so you get a better match between engine RPM and road speed. It’s a rare ride when a bike responds like this, and a low growl goes a long way when you’re opening up the road ahead.

Twin Cam 110™ Engine Heritage

The knowledge of what makes an engine truly move a rider runs deep at The Motor Company, and it was put to good use when we created the Twin Cam 110™ engine. We sweated bullets perfecting every cubic inch, pushing design and technology forward. And we did it all without compromising one bit of Harley-Davidson’s unique styling. Evolved, yet carrying on the legacy of the Flathead, Knucklehead, Panhead, Shovelhead, Evolution® and Twin Cam 88® engines that came before. The performance and durability are a direct result of the untold miles logged on the V-Twin since 1909, and the proud heritage that comes from a century’s worth of commitment to life on two wheels.

Roll and stop with comfort and confidence as you sit slung close to your ride with the road in easy reach of your boots. This two-piece seat-and-pillion saddle sports rich black and brown leather styling with Hornback Gator accents.

2Values shown are nominal. Performance may vary by country and region.

3Standard and optional fuel systems may vary by country.

4See motorcycle owner’s manual for complete details.

5Estimated from fuel economy tests on a sample motorcycle from the corresponding family conducted by Harley-Davidson under ideal laboratory conditions. Not all motorcycle models undergo fuel economy testing. Fuel economy and mileage may vary among motorcycle models within a family. Your mileage may vary depending on your personal riding habits, weather conditions, trip length, vehicle condition and vehicle configuration and other conditions. Break-in mileage may vary.

6Prices listed are the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices. Options such as color are available at additional cost. Prices exclude dealer setup, taxes, title and licensing and are subject to change. Dealer prices may vary.

7Measurement reflects 180 lb. (81.7 kg) operator weight.

8North America security system includes immobilizer; outside North America the security system includes immobilizer and siren.